In late-season, knowing where elk herds go as the weather shifts is key to punching your tag. Hunting elk during the late season – when a large portion of rifle seasons are held – has little in common with hunting the bugling bulls of September and early October. When late October arrives, three changes occur in a bull elk’s life that dictates much of its … [Read more...] about How to Find Late-Season Elk in a Honey Hole
Elk Hunting On Public Land
Boots on the Ground for Elk
Once I have a list of potential areas to check out, it is time to get out into the field. I look for places that are hard to get to and are out of the way. I typically look for spots 2-4 miles from any major road system. I've hunted a few spots closer to roads if they require a steep climb or river crossing to get to them. Most hunters are not willing to put forth the … [Read more...] about Boots on the Ground for Elk
Elk Hunting on Public Land: 5 Expert Tips for Success
Elk hunting on public land can be difficult, yet rewarding. The rock group Europe’s song “The Final Countdown” was beginning to play in my head as I slipped along the rocky ridge trying to locate a band of bulls I’d found the day before. It was the last week of the archery elk season and the tag I held was for one of the lowest success units in all of Wyoming. It truly was … [Read more...] about Elk Hunting on Public Land: 5 Expert Tips for Success